Galatians 6:11-18
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Today's Passage: Galatians 6:11-18
In Paul’s final warning and benediction, he asks the Galatian church to lean in. Paul reminds them that he has written this letter with his own hands because he wants to express his genuine care for the church.
Paul did not outsource the writing of this letter to a secretary, he wrote each word carefully guided by the Holy Spirit.
In the final words of this letter, Paul points out the lie that they have heard: that in order to be saved the Gentiles had to be circumcised.
Paul brings the truth to light. Though they may have said that circumcision was for the good of the Gentiles, the legalistic Jews were really trying to bolster their own appearance. And more than that, legalistic Christians were trying to avoid persecution.
At this time, Christianity was not a legal religion in the eyes of the Roman Empire, but Judaism was. There was a great temptation to deny Jesus in exchange for comfort and safety.
Paul exposes the motivations of the circumcision party and then he reveals his own motivations.
Paul is not motivated by pride or by comfort, but rather he is motivated by the glory of Christ.
Everything about Paul has been changed through Christ. Paul describes it by saying, “ the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Where Paul was once controlled by his own pride, he has now been transformed into a new creation.
Paul expresses God’s promise to those who are transformed in this way: that peace and mercy will be upon and glory will be brought to the God of Israel.
This promise is extended to you. When you call on the name of the Lord, you are made one with Christ, and you are transformed forever.
Written By: Paulette Carwile
Today's Passage: Galatians 6:11-18
In Paul’s final warning and benediction, he asks the Galatian church to lean in. Paul reminds them that he has written this letter with his own hands because he wants to express his genuine care for the church.
Paul did not outsource the writing of this letter to a secretary, he wrote each word carefully guided by the Holy Spirit.
In the final words of this letter, Paul points out the lie that they have heard: that in order to be saved the Gentiles had to be circumcised.
Paul brings the truth to light. Though they may have said that circumcision was for the good of the Gentiles, the legalistic Jews were really trying to bolster their own appearance. And more than that, legalistic Christians were trying to avoid persecution.
At this time, Christianity was not a legal religion in the eyes of the Roman Empire, but Judaism was. There was a great temptation to deny Jesus in exchange for comfort and safety.
Paul exposes the motivations of the circumcision party and then he reveals his own motivations.
Paul is not motivated by pride or by comfort, but rather he is motivated by the glory of Christ.
Everything about Paul has been changed through Christ. Paul describes it by saying, “ the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” Where Paul was once controlled by his own pride, he has now been transformed into a new creation.
Paul expresses God’s promise to those who are transformed in this way: that peace and mercy will be upon and glory will be brought to the God of Israel.
This promise is extended to you. When you call on the name of the Lord, you are made one with Christ, and you are transformed forever.
Written By: Paulette Carwile
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